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10 Daily Habits and Mindsets That Helped me Write 4 Books
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Almost all writing is influenced by other people’s work
Even if some writers avoid reading when they’re writing a book because they’re afraid of being influenced by other people’s work, finding your unique voice is most times the result of borrowing ingredients from other people and coming up with your recipes.
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Don’t overdo it
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- A good habit that we enjoy makes us look forward to it
- It heals our painful experiences by making us see them objectively.